Etymology

panko

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Today it means: Coarse, dry breadcrumbs used in Japanese cuisine. Full definition →

Japanese パン粉
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromパン粉
  2. English todaypanko

Borrowed from Japanese パン粉 (panko).

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